Democrats Introduce Bill <br />to Raise Minimum Wage <br />to $15 by 2025.<br />The Raise the Wage Act of 2021 <br />was introduced on Tuesday.<br />If passed, it would gradually increase the federal minimum wage over five years to reach $15.<br />The Raise the Wage Act is a critical step toward lifting hardworking people out of poverty, .., House Labor Chair Robert Scott, via statement.<br />... addressing income inequality, and building back a better economy where everyone can succeed, House Labor Chair Robert Scott, via statement.<br />The bill also proposes "phasing out subminimum wages for tipped workers, youth workers and workers with disabilities ...".<br />... and making sure the value of minimum wage doesn't decrease over time by tying it to inflation.<br />According to the Economic Policy Institute, <br />32 million Americans would see their wages increased by the Act.<br />In the richest country in the history of the world, if you work 40 hours a week, you should not be living in poverty. , Incoming Senate Budget Chair Bernie Sanders, via statement.<br />Minimum wage must be a living wage, enabling people to live with dignity, Incoming Senate Budget Chair Bernie Sanders, via statement.<br />The federal minimum wage has <br />not been increased in over 10 years
